Overall score
Marsden Park
47.6/100
Melonba
48.6/100
Marsden Park vs Melonba, NSW Suburb Comparison
Marsden Park for retirees; Melonba for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Marsden ParkMelonba
Crime rate
Marsden Park
39.7 / 1k
Melonba
39.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Marsden Park
197
Melonba
44
Population
Marsden Park
14,610
Melonba
1,439
Metric leadMarsden Park 6Melonba 52 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesMarsden Park
- Best for familiesMelonba
- Best for best schoolsMelonba
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Marsden Park | Melonba |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 48.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 39.6/100 | 40.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.7 / 1k | 39.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 123 | 37 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 197 | 44 |
| Planning activity | 71 | 52 |
| Green cover | 8.8% | 1.3% |
| Population | 14,610 | 1,439 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Marsden Park reads as a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by; Melonba is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Marsden Park pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Melonba is the better pick for schools and education options, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Melonba, while Marsden Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.